Bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1814-1849
Medium:
Stoneware, Albany slip
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 in. ( 21.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Albany slip glazed stoneware bottle with impressed maker's mark on upper rim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.805
Marks:
impressed: on upper rim: "C. CROLIUS,/MANUFACTURER,/NEW-YORK."
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1849
eMuseum Object ID:
29755
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1814
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 11 in. ( 33 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar with impressed maker's mark surrounded by cobalt blue decorated cloud.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.803
Marks:
impressed: beneath rim: "C. CROLIUS/MANUFACTURER/MANHATTAN-WELLS/NEW-YORK"
Gallery Label:
Later Crolius ware is often simply decorated in cobalt with this "cloud" design.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1814
eMuseum Object ID:
29754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1827-1838
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 11 in. ( 40.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed retailer's mark and cobalt blue bands at each handle juncture.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.798
Marks:
impressed: beneath spout: "SILAS CARLE/&/NEPHEW/DRUGGISTS/199. WATER. CR/FULTON ST/NEW-YORK"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
29752
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1833-1837
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 10 in. ( 35.6 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue flowers.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.895
Marks:
impressed: beneath spout: "S. FAYETTE & CO/UTICA"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
29747
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1791-1814
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 8 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed maker's mark and decorated with two stamped and painted ten-petaled flowers and one stamped sixteen-petaled flower.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.906
Marks:
impressed: on front: "P. TAULMAN"
Gallery Label:
This jug was probably presented to the merchant Peter Taulman, who worked in New York City between 1791 and 1814. The stamped flower decoration on this jug was used at the Crolius pottery.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1814
eMuseum Object ID:
29702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1823-1828
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 34.3 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed maker's mark and decorated with an incised and cobalt blue painted bird.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.890
Marks:
impressed: on front: "I. SEYMOUR & CO. / TROY"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1828
eMuseum Object ID:
29657
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Statuette: Benjamin Franklin
Classification:
Date:
Early 19th century
Medium:
Dark green glazed pottery
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/4 in. ( 41.3 cm )
Description:
Tricorn hat under left arm and scroll in right hand
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn
Object Number:
1924.88
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
29643
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1835
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 12.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware flask decorated with incised cobalt six-petal flower on one side and incised cobalt branch on the other.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.865
Gallery Label:
This style of incised decoration is associated with Crolius and other New York City manufactures.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
29600
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pot
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1811
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 9 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled pot with impressed maker's mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.833
Marks:
impressed: on front: "II PAUL CUSHMAN'S STONEWARE FACTORY. 1811"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1811
eMuseum Object ID:
29598
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tyg
Classification:
Date:
1649
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 15.6 x 19 x 19 cm )
Description:
Flaring cylindrical wheelthrown vessel with four B-shaped handles radiating from center, with applied molded thumbpieces and twisted rope decoration; slip-decorated with raised impressions of medallions, rosettes, and other emblems and pots; lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1951.365
Marks:
impressed: on sides of vessel: "IL"; "RA"; "1649"
Gallery Label:
With four handles dividing the rim into sections for several drinkers, this multi-handled drinking mug was probably intended as a loving cup to be passed around at festive occasions. Some drinking vessels were made with as many as nine handles. The multiple handles also allow hot drinks to be passed around without pain. Tygs were made in large quantities at Wrotham in Kent and in many Staffordshire factories.
Bibliography:
Denker, Ellen Paul. "Collector' legacies." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 176-180.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1649
eMuseum Object ID:
29567
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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